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How to get fromRuncorn to Cockermouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 29m
    £35–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 41m
    £24–44

  3. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 48m
    £50–92

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    5h 21m
    £39–68

  5. Drive  117.2 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Cockermouthcar car 117.2 mi
    2h 18m
    £30–42

Runcorn to Cockermouth by bus and train

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Cockermouth via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Warrington Central, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 41m.

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